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Comment on On hops “asparagus” by Kirish

Kirish — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:21:50 +0000

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Comment on On seasonal freak-outs by Phillip Stringer

Phillip Stringer — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:28:04 +0000

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Comment on On life in the milk lane by aimee

aimee — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:01:48 +0000

I really miss my goats!

Comment on On life in the milk lane by autonomyacres

autonomyacres — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:18:39 +0000

Thanks for the story El! I miss your weekly updates, but fully understand why you had to step back. I can only hope to one day have goats, for now the chickens and the bees will have to suffice. Thanks again my friend ….Andy

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Comment on On life in the milk lane by pamela

pamela — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:57:10 +0000

I’m glad that you and the goat are taking a break. Enjoy your extra time.

Comment on On life in the milk lane by Christine

Christine — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:48:33 +0000

I am where you are. Have been milking goats twice a day for the past five years (10 mo at a time, not continuously like your 3 yr doe…that’s really remarkable). We keep dwarfs, which produce 1 qt at a time, so it’s even more maddening! One of my 2nd fresheners only makes 200ml in the am, so we are looking at her more for dinner than dairy, at this point. I feel like it has become a job that you can’t let go of at retirement. So much routine that it is as brushing teeth at the end of the day. As much as I need a break, traditional vacations are not for me because they always throw the garden off course (missed harvests, weeds or bug infestations) and make my animals fat and stupid. I keep telling my husband that only people who hate their lives need to escape from it on holiday. We’ll see who wins this season.

Comment on On life in the milk lane by Pam

Pam — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:09:15 +0000

If it’s any consolation, I could be you in twenty years. Rather, I was doing what you are doing twenty years ago and I am still doing it. It sounds nuts but I feel that the critters keep me young. It’s like the children are still here.
The fact that they ‘need’ us keeps us going. Even on days that it’s cold outside and I’m tired, once I force myself up the hill to the barn I am as delighted to see them as they are to see me and I thank The Creator for this blessing.

Comment on On Mud Season by Paul

Paul — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:25:34 +0000

Just wanted to say I love your blog and have been following for a couple years now after some little google bird directed me your way. Great writing, great photos. And yes, that’s one cute cat.

Here’s a cool phenology site. Reads like poetry.

http://www.poorwillsalmanack.com/06Phenology.html

Glad you started posting again.

Comment on On life in the milk lane by Brad Ascherman

Brad Ascherman — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:50:19 +0000

Great post!

Comment on On life in the milk lane by Kathryn

Kathryn — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:14:51 +0000

Great to know that I am not alone in being in my late forties and getting pleasure out of mucking out animals and producing my own food through them where possible. When I think of the hours i spend to produce, harvest or pluck something compared to what it would cost me in a shop I think I must be mad. Why not just get a job and buy some chicken, eggs, garlic, etc…..it would take far less of my time to do that than to produce and grow my own. But….it doesn’t make sense, does it, it’s too easy that way and just does not feel fair dinkum (Aussie slang for genuine). Enjoyed reading your blog tonight. Thanks Kathryn

Comment on On extended absences by nelsoncastro88

nelsoncastro88 — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:39:30 +0000

Seems like has done a very help on your gardening.. Cool.

Comment on On Mud Season by nelsoncastro88

nelsoncastro88 — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:23:29 +0000

“The gardener sees it one way, which truly varies from garden to garden. The scientist has yet another point of view. And then there are the beasts. Those who live with us have learned where to find comfort: On our laps and in our kitchens… or on the warm floor of the greenhouse. Even the bugs we chase from the garden have their own take on the weather. It’s all about adapting rhythms. You describe this so well.”

Couldn’t agree more. And you do have a very adorable cat.

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Comment on On Mud Season by growingstrongkids

growingstrongkids — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:22:06 +0000

Oh mudd, how I love you to play in, but hate you to clean up after. It is true tht the muddy season here in West Michigan can be a challenge, especially with three little boys that can’t wait to go out and splash in it. Well, I sit here watching more snow coming down and find myself yearning for the mudd. I wish Spring had already Sprung! http://afamilyoutoftheordinary.com/2013/03/20/a-whole-new-journey-or-so-i-hope/